Literary Devices
A comparison between two things using like or as.
what is a simile
A person who is skilled at using machines in their work
what is a machinist
The word that describes a repetitive, boring activity, often with no change or excitement
what is monotony
This term is used to describe something that has been ingrained or taken on as part as one's mindset
what is internalized
A common phrase which means something different from its literal meaning but can be understood because of their popular use.
What is an idiom
This figure of figure of speech give human like qualities to non-human things such as "the moon smiled at us."
what is personification
The ability to understand something deeply or gain clarity on a topic
What is insight
what is apprehension
The feeling of intense respect, often towards someone's qualities or achievements.
what is admiration
This phrase means to be lazy
loafing around
A figure of speech that exaggerates things for dramatic effect
what is a hyperbole
This term means a feeling of sadness caused by being cut off from others
what is isolation
A word that describes someone who is tall and lean in build
what is rangy
Describes a person who is agile and able to move quickly and easily.
This idiom refers to something being the genuine item or the best example
The real McCoy
The use of words that imitate sounds such as "buzz" or "clang"
what is onomatopoeia
The feeling of hesitation to act or speak
what is reluctance
The action interfering with a situation in order to change or influence it
What is to intervene
This describes a building or structure that is old, falling apart, or in poor condition.
Changing something that has already been established
what is discretionary
A comparison between two unlike things, like saying "Time is a thief"
What is a metaphor
This word refers to something being untruthful or not genuine
What is insincere
This term describes an overwhelming or significant amount of something, like an intense storm.
what is magnitude
This term refers to someone who is highly skilled or talented in a particular area
what is adept
What is the name of Ms. Hayley's 2 French bulldogs?
Louie and Mack